10 Knitwear Designers You Definitely Want To Know | Fiberchats

1. Jen Dollface, The Stitchin Witch
My name is Jen, also known as The Stitchin Witch! I have an unconventional approach to knitwear design, with an insatiable passion for the strange and unusual. I am obsessed with discovering new and interesting ways to construct silhouettes and manipulate stitches, a process as experimental and eclectic as the inspiration behind it. Mythology, ritual, film, music, nostalgia, literature, and nature all collide in a frenzy of whimsical story telling that encourages limitless possibilities for the craft of knitting. This is a journey to the space between dreams and reality, where I can not only explore the world around me, but invite others to do the same.

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2. Ruth Nguyen
Ruth Nguyen is knit & crochet designer and all-around yarn nerd! Her work has appeared in publications by Knit Picks, Quince & Co., and others. In 2021, she served as one of SweetGeorgia Yarns' first-ever Designers in Residence. She also self-publishes designs inspired by her favorite things—books, music, movies, and nature—many of which are collaborations with beloved indie dyers. If you know the secret to knitting and crocheting while sleeping, let her know. It sure would come in handy with all the designs she's cooking up...

3. Rastus Hsu
IG: rastushsu
Ravelry: rastushsu

I also have a Youtube Chanel sharing knitting techniques in Mandarin, here is the link:

4. Leela Francombe
Ravelry: @leelamary

5. David Van De Kamp
Knitwear designer and textile historian working towards the preservation of Serbian intangible heritage crafts and native sheep breeds.

Instagram: @Van_de_kamp_designs
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6. Sarah Kelly
I live, knit and play in Alberta, Canada. I have three grown children, one grown Siberian husky, and a very supportive husband.
My mom taught me to knit when I was about 8 years old. I worked in her yarn store in my early teens, helping customers change yarn in patterns, correcting mistakes in their knitting, and helping to choose colours. From an early age I knew how to change patterns to make them my own.
Knitting hasn’t always been a big part of my life. When my kids were little I didn’t knit very much at all. However, I always found it a comforting activity when I needed some down time.
In 2014 I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. It was a particularly hard year with changes in medication and learning to navigate unpredictable symptoms. The one thing I could do without having to concentrate was knit. Knitting kept me sane.

Facebook - @greyowlknits

7. Venita Kidwai
Born in the UK, I’ve lived in and around London most of my life. I’m a graphic designer working in the publishing industry but knitting is my daily passion. Having these two skills means I’ve always been designing whilst knitting. I’m interested in projects that have unusual features like a new stitch pattern; a novel way of knitting or the use of traditional lace elements in a new way.
IG: @knitdifferent
FB page: knitdifferent
Pinterest: knitdifferent
TikTok: knitdifferent
Twitter: knitdifferent
Ravelry: knitdifferent2021

8. Valentina Bogdanova
Instagram: @valentinasknits
Ravelry: @valentinasknits

9. Jenn Lampen, Designer of Synaptic Stitches

10. Tatiana Matsiuk, Designer of Vitalina Crafts
UK knitwear designer who learned knitting as a child and developed her skills over the years of practice. Inspired by nature, two daughters and little son, she creates comfortable modern garments and accessories for the whole family. Her designs are easy to make and suitable for all knitting levels.
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[curryg]

Thank you. Some wonderful talents there to discover.

[saramiller]

Thank you for sharing these designers!

[clarebartkowski]

Wow! So many beautiful designs. This is a wonderful way to find new patterns. Thank you for bringing these fibre artists to us, Irina.

[jo-annefalconer]

I love that you have found so many amazing designers

[aimeesmith]

Thank you! I’ve always been loyal to a select few but am enjoying getting out of my comfort zone!

[jackhopkins]

Excellent video -thanks for the introduction to these designers. Lynda

[judithhirschhorn]

Wonderful episode! Thank you so much!

[ThePattiw]

This is really great, thank you for bringing these designers some publicity. Sadly SM doesn't play fair and it makes it hard for some of us to find different designers!

[marianneknapp]

Thanks Irina I just don't know where to begin the berry and pink top second guest WOW they're all Beyond Lovely 💗

[littlebishesstitches_yarn]

I love Jen the Doll Faces work! She is def on my list of my top fave designers 😲

[nicolelafontaine]

So nice to see many pictures, thanks ! Great inspirations. Thanks Irina ! Happy holiday season, best wishes to you, your family and all your loved ones. Health, Joy, Peace and lots of time to knit. 🧶🎄

[juneknitsville]

Thanks for highlighting these designers. Their designs are beautiful. The well-known designers are great too, but I do get tired. of seeing the same old stuff. It seems podcasters push the same popular designers.

[caroldawson]

Irina, you have so beautifully presented these designers. Thank you. It has given me much inspiration. Happy holidays.

[robynreid]

Thanks for this fantastic video, I really enjoyed it. I didn't know any of the designers and I think I love them all. My list of wanna do's had just expanded!

[marycase]

Great video! Thanks for giving us these designers to check out!💜🧶

[sandramagar]

Wonderful episode.... would love to see more compilations along this line since you are meeting so many noteworthy knitters thru your channel and Facebook. Thanks for the great content and have a happy Holiday with your family Irina!

[portialee]

I loved this video! Thank you so much for sharing all of these amazing designers!💕

[judemorse]

Greetings Irina, This review of 10 Knitwear Designers is dazzling (as you are)! I'm so grateful for your YouTube channel and hope you'll continue bringing your wonderful fiber-related content to us! Thank you so much, Jude

[kristinm]

Thanks so much for introducing me to some fantastic designers - how do I not know of them already? Rastus' work is particularly aligned with my style!

[debbylovesyarn]

Great episode. I saw things for my attempt next year. Thank you Irina 😊